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Elementary School

Student learning is best done when it’s authentic - relevant to the ‘real world’ - and transdisciplinary, where the learning is not confined within the boundaries of traditional subject areas but is supported and enriched by them. We aim to engage children in ways that meet children’s academic, social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs. We want our young people to be happy, engaged learners who are keen to come to school.

Elementary Curriculum

Through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) we provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of essential concepts, skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable them to be lifelong learners. Our students are actively involved in authentic inquiry-based learning across all the curriculum areas. Students develop confidence in their abilities, think for themselves, question, express their opinions and respect the opinions of others. As students learn to reflect on their learning, they become critical thinkers. We encourage students to voice their ideas and to take action to improve the school and the community. Student achievement and progress is shared through regular assemblies, parent conferences, open houses and activities aimed at making the school a stimulating center for the community.

 

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Elementary Personalized Learning

PIE Time (Practice, Intervention and Extension)
House System
Opportunities for student leadership, team-building and performance
Flexible learning spaces full of resources
An expanding after-school program
Underpinned by the values of the IB PYP Framework

KAUST University Collaboration in the Elementary

Play and Pause Buttons for Slideshow
Annual Soapbox Derby
Faculty and Researchers support of the PYP Exhibition projects
Field Trips to KAUST labs, and other facilities
WEP Science Fair Finals